IT React Developer (Software Dev II)

Description

Job Title: IT React Developer (Software Dev II)

Department: Information Technology      

Reports to: IT Application Manager 

Position Summary:

We’re seeking a mid-level React Developer with strong TypeScript and Node.js experience to build modern, scalable web applications. You’ll work across the stack—owning front-end features in React, crafting robust APIs in Node.js, and collaborating with designers, product managers, and QA to ship high-quality experiences. This role is ideal for someone who writes clean, maintainable code, understands performance and accessibility, and thrives in a team environment.

Essential Functions:

• Front-End Development: Build responsive, accessible, and performant UI using React, TypeScript, and modern state management.
• Back-End APIs: Develop and maintain RESTful/GraphQL services with Node.js integrate with databases, and handle authentication/authorization.
• Code Quality & Testing: Write unit/integration, participate in code reviews, and maintain high standards in CI/CD.
• Architecture & Documentation: Contribute to component libraries/design systems, improve build pipelines, and document technical decisions.
• Performance & Reliability: Monitor and optimize client- and server-side performance; troubleshoot production issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with UX/Product/QA, provide accurate estimates, and deliver features on schedule.
• Security & Compliance: Follow best practices (OWASP, secure coding, dependency management).
• DevOps Awareness: Collaborate on containerization (Docker), cloud deployments (AWS/Azure), and observability (logs, metrics, traces).

Job Qualifications:  

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience:  

• 5+ years of professional software development, to include 3+ years building production apps with React and TypeScript; 2+ years building APIs/services with Node.js.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

Technical Skills:

• Modern React (hooks, context), routing, SSR/SSG.
• State management (Redux Toolkit, React Query, Zustand, or similar).
• HTML5/CSS3/SCSS, responsive design, accessibility (WCAG 2.2).
• API design (REST/GraphQL), authentication (Keycloak, JWT/OAuth/OpenID Connect).
• Databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server, MongoDB. Oracle)
• Testing (Jest, RTL, Cypress/Playwright).
• Git, Jira, Webstorm, CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps/GitLab CI).
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration; ability to break down complex problems and ship iteratively.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:

Tools & Stack

• Front-end: React, TypeScript, Tailwind/MUI or similar
• Back-end: Node.js, Express/NestJS, Prisma/TypeORM
• Data: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL
• DevOps: Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), cloud (AWS), JIRA, JetBrains IDEs (WebStorm, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, Rider)
• Testing/Quality: Jest, RTL, Cypress, ESLint, Prettier, SonarQube

Preferred: 

• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), serverless (Lambda/Functions), containers (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Front-end performance profiling (Lighthouse, Web Vitals).
• Design systems (Storybook), component libraries (MUI, Chakra, Tailwind).
• Experience with feature flags, A/B testing, and analytics.
• Familiarity with security practices (OWASP ASVS), vulnerability scanning.

Values and Mission:

Adheres to New Mexico Mutual’s values and mission by demonstrating Service Excellence, Trust, Ownership, One Team and Boldness in thought and action.

Positive Attitude:

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with team members, customers, co-workers and management by demonstrating effective communication and collaborative skills.

Working Conditions:

•  New Mexico Mutual maintains general office conditions with light physical demands.
• Employees of New Mexico Mutual adhere to all safety rules and regulations including building security. 
• Employees participate in ensuring safe and efficient operating conditions that safeguard employees and facilities. 
• New Mexico Mutual maintains a drug-free environment. Successful candidates are drug-tested prior to employment as well as upon a work-related accident. 
• Employees have exposure to video display terminal (VDT) screens.